In this post, we’ll go over the list of upcoming Asian Cinema releases from various independent distributors in the UK region. These are primarily going to be covering the latest home video releases for Japanese, Chinese, and Korean films via distributors such as 88 Films, Arrow Video, Eureka Entertainment, Radiance Films, Third Window Films and more.
This batch will cover all of the releases scheduled for July, August & September 2023. Any delays will be listed under the release date adjustments section above the line-up. Artwork featured is the finalised version when available.
The schedule below is updated as of Monday 28th August 2023.
Disclaimer: Amazon links included in this post are affiliated so if you decide to order them, I’ll earn a small percentage if they dispatch. Other retailer links are not affiliated. International shipping restrictions may apply for select items.
RELEASE DATE ADJUSTMENTS:
- Fight Back to School Trilogy – Moved from 31st July to 11th September
- The Long Arm of the Law Parts I & II – Moved from 25th September to 20th November
- Twin Dragons – Moved from 28th August to 18th September
3rd July:
The Untold Story
八仙飯店之人肉叉燒飽
Directed by Herman Yau
Hong Kong – 1993
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Collector’s Edition Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK 88 Films Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Lossless 2.0 Cantonese Mono – Newly Translated English Subtitles – UNCUT |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Isolated Score – Audio Commentary with Hong Kong Film Expert Frank Djeng – Archive Commentary with Actor Anthony Wong – Archive Commentary with Director Herman Yau – Hong Kong Superstars – Anthony Wong’s UK Visit – Cantonese Carnage – Interview with Rick Baker – Hong Kong Trailer – English Trailer – Tai Seng Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition Rigid Slipcase – Double-sided foldout poster – Perfect Bound Book with new writing on the film by Zoe Rose Smith and Paul Bramhall – Reversible cover with new artwork by R.P. “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien |
17th July:
Bruce Lee at Golden Harvest
唐山大兄 / 精武門 / 猛龍過江 / 死亡遊戲 / 死亡塔
Directed by Lo Wei, Wu Chia Hsiang, Bruce Lee, Robert Clouse, Ng See-yuen
Hong Kong – 1971-1984
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – The Big Boss – Fist of Fury – The Way of the Dragon – Game of Death – Game of Death II – Enter the Dragon – Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend – Bruce Lee: The Legend |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £149.99 | Shop Exclusive Artwork Variant: Arrow Video Regular Artwork Variant: Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Zavvi |
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £149.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Zavvi |
| Audio/Presentation: |
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| The Big Boss: – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the 99-minute 1983 version, newly restored by Arrow Films from the original negative – Original newly restored lossless Mandarin, English and Cantonese mono audio – Two English mono options, the standard mix and a Japanese mix with alternate score – Newly translated English subtitles, plus optional subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing for the English dubs The Big Boss: The Mandarin Cut: – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of three alternate versions of The Big Boss with lossless mono audio, newly restored by Arrow Films: the 110-min Mandarin Cut, with restored Mandarin mono; the 100-min English Export Cut, featuring a rare alternate English dub track (some scenes in Mandarin); and the 100-min US Theatrical Cut – Newly restored English subtitles for the Mandarin Cut – Subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing on both English cuts Fist of Fury: – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), newly restored by Arrow Films from the original negative – Alternate ‘English Export Cut’ viewing option with different opening and closing credits via seamless branching – Original newly restored Mandarin, English and Cantonese mono audio – Two English mono options, the standard mix and a Japanese mix with alternate music – Newly translated English subtitles, plus optional subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing on the English dubs The Way of the Dragon: – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), newly restored by Arrow Films from original film elements, of the Hong Kong Theatrical Cut and the Japanese Cut via seamless branching – Original newly restored lossless Mandarin, English and Cantonese mono audio on the Hong Kong Theatrical Cut – Alternate lossless English mono audio on the Japanese Cut – Optional newly translated English subtitles – Subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing on both English audio options Enter the Dragon: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the extended 1998 Special Edition of the film – 5.1 DTS-HD Surround English audio, plus additional audio options in Russian, Castilian, French, German, Italian, Polish and Latin Spanish – English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, plus subtitles for other languages Game of Death: – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), newly restored by Arrow Films from original film elements, of the international cut and the Japanese cut via seamless branching – Original newly restored English mono audio on both cuts – English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Game of Death: Alternate Versions: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the Chinese version of the film – Original lossless Mandarin and Cantonese mono audio – Newly translated optional English subtitles Game of Death II: – Brand new 2K restoration of the International Cut of the film titled Game of Death II by Arrow Films from original film elements – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of Game of Death II as well as the Hong Kong Theatrical Cut titled Tower of Death (contains some standard-definition material) – Original lossless English mono audio on Game of Death II – Original lossless Cantonese, Mandarin and English mono audio on Tower of Death – English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing on Game of Death II, and optional newly translated English subtitles on Tower of Death Documentaries: – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of Bruce Lee: The Man & The Legend (1973) and Bruce Lee: The Legend (1984) – Original lossless Mandarin mono audio for The Man & The Legend, and lossless English mono audio for both films – Newly translated optional English subtitles for The Man & The Legend, and subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing for both films – Alternate video version of The Legend, featuring different editing and credits (standard definition only) |
| On-Disc Extras: |
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| The Big Boss: – Two brand new feature commentaries, one by David Desser and one by Brandon Bentley – Return to Thailand, a new documentary produced and presented by Matt Routledge exploring the original filming locations – Newly uncovered deleted and extended scenes, with optional commentary by Bentley – The Not-Quite-Biggest Boss, a video essay by Bentley investigating the scenes still lost, such as the ‘saw-in-the-head’ scene – Archive interviews with co-star Lau Wing and stuntman Tung Wai – Bruce Lee Vs. Peter Thomas, a short video essay about the music for the English version – Alternate credits sequences – Trailer gallery, including a ‘Before The Big Boss’ reel and the trailer for lost sequel The Big Boss Part II – Image gallery The Big Boss: The Mandarin Cut: – Axis of English, a brand new video essay by Will Offutt profiling the English dubbing actors for The Big Boss, Fist of Fury and The Way of the Dragon – Unrestored raw scan of the Mandarin Cut (1080p only) Fist of Fury: – Two brand new feature commentaries, one by Jonathan Clements and one by Brandon Bentley – Legend of the Dragon, a newly filmed 80-minute overview of Lee’s life and career by film critic and historian Tony Rayns – Visions of Fury, a new featurette on Bruce Lee’s collaboration with Golden Harvest and Lo Wei, featuring interviews with co-producer Andre – Morgan and martial arts experts Michael Worth, Frank Djeng, John Kreng, Andy Cheng and Bruce Willow – Archive interviews with co-stars Nora Miao, Riki Hashimoto, Jun Katsumura and Yuen Wah – Alternate credits sequence – Trailer gallery, including a Chen Zhen trailer reel – Image gallery The Way of the Dragon: – Two brand new feature commentaries, one by Frank Djeng & Michael Worth and one by Brandon Bentley – The Way of the Camera, a new documentary looking at Lee’s filmmaking and fighting method in his directorial debut, featuring interviews with Golden Harvest producer Andre Morgan, martial arts experts Michael Worth, Jon Kreng, Andy Cheng, Frank Djeng, David Yeung, film historian Courtney Joyner and actors Piet (Peter) Schweer, Jon Benn and John Saxon – Meet the Italian Beauty, a newly filmed interview with star Malisa Longo – The Scottish Soldier Meets the Dragon, a newly filmed interview with on-set observer John Young – Newly recorded select scene commentary by ‘thug’ actor Piet Schweer – Archive interviews with co-stars Jon Benn, Bob Wall and Hwang In-shik and production managers Chaplin Chang and Louis Sit – Trailer gallery, including a Bruceploitation trailer reel – Image gallery Enter the Dragon: – Feature commentary by writer Michael Allin and producer Paul Heller – Featurettes: No Way As Way, Wing Chun: The Art that Introduced Kung Fu to Bruce Lee, Return to Han’s Island, Blood and Steel: The Making of ‘Enter the Dragon’, Bruce Lee: In His Own Words, Backyard Workout with Bruce – The Curse of the Dragon documentary – Interviews with Linda Lee Cadwell – 1973 archive featurette Hong Kong with ‘Enter the Dragon’ – Theatrical trailers and TV spots Game of Death: – Brand new feature commentary by Brandon Bentley & Mike Leeder – The Song I’m Singing Tomorrow, a newly filmed interview with star Colleen Camp – Deleted and extended scenes from the Chinese-language versions of the film, including two alternate endings (contains some standard-definition material) – Archive interviews with co-stars Dan Inosanto and Bob Wall – Behind-the-scenes footage as featured in Bruce Lee: The Legend – Rare pre-production sales featurette from 1976 with new commentary by Michael Worth and producer Andre Morgan – Fight scene dailies directed by Sammo Hung – Locations featurette from 2013 – Trailer gallery, including Bruceploitation and ‘Robert Clouse at Golden Harvest’ trailer reels – Image gallery Game of Death: Alternate Versions: – Archive interview with Casanova Wong from 2001 on his relationship with Sammo Hung, and Lee’s influence on him – Two alternate Cantonese and Mandarin versions of the film in High Definition via seamless branching, with different credits, ending and reinstated Ji Han-jae fight (contains some standard-definition material) – Archive featurettes on Lee’s life and impact: The Hong Kong Connection, Bruce Lee Remembered, Legacy of the Dragon, Dragon Rising and The Grandmaster & The Dragon, featuring interviews with Hung, Donnie Yen, William Cheung and many others – Archive interviews with Robert Lee, Phoebe Lee, Pat Johnson, George Lee, Gene LeBell, Van Williams, Joe Torrenueva, Jeff Imada, Linda Palmer, Fred Weintraub, Tom Kuhn, Paul Heller and James Lew Game of Death: Bonus Disc: – The Final Game of Death, a brand new three-hour video essay by Arrow Films that incorporates a new 2K restoration of all two hours of Lee’s original dailies from a recently-discovered interpositive – Game of Death: Revisited, an earlier attempt to reconstruct Lee’s original vision from 2001 – Super 8 footage from 1974 of Dan Inosanto demonstrating the nunchaku – Brief archival interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from 1976 Image gallery Game of Death II: – Brand new feature commentary by Frank Djeng & Michael Worth, co-producers of Enter the Clones of Bruce – Archive interview with co-star Roy Horan – Alternate Korean version with unique footage, presented in High Definition with original lossless mono audio and newly translated English subtitles – Alternate US video version in High Definition with lossless English mono audio, via seamless branching – Alternate end credits sequence for Game of Death II – Trailer gallery – Image gallery Documentaries: – Archive video of a tour of Golden Harvest Studios conducted in the mid-1990s by Russell Cawthorne, writer of Bruce Lee: The Legend – Alternate animated Hong Kong credits for Enter the Dragon – Trailers and image gallery for both films |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tom Ralston – 200-page hardbound book featuring new writing by Walter Chaw, Henry Blyth, Andrew Staton, Dylan Cheung, David West and James Flower – Twenty-four lobby card reproductions – Ten glossy photos of Lee in action – Reversible poster with vintage quad poster artwork |
GOLGO 13
ゴルゴ13
Directed by Junya Sato
Japan – 1973
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration of the original film elements – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentary by Mike Leeder and Arne Venema – Lucky 13: Junya Sato’s biographers on Golgo 13 – Brand new interview with film writer Tatsuya Masuto and film critic Masaaki Nomura – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Limited Edition slipcase featuring new artwork by Tony Stella [2000 copies] – First Print: A limited edition collectors booklet featuring new writing on the film by Tom Mes [2000 copies] |
Katsuhito Ishii Collection
鮫肌男と桃尻女 / 8月の約束 / PARTY 7 / そらそい / ハロー!純一 / ノリオカワークショップ
Directed by Katsuhito Ishii
Japan – 1995-2022
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Shark Skin Man & Peach Hip Girl – Promise of August – PARTY 7 – Sorasoi – Hello Junichi – Norioka Workshop |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £59.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Japanese audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Shark Skin Man & Peach Hip Girl: – New interview with Katsuhito Ishii – Shark Skin Man director audio commentary – Video Essay by Robert Edwards PARTY 7: – Audio Commentary by Arne Venema and Mike Leeder – Storyboard version of the film – Making Of – Alternate Ending – Archival interview with Katsuhito Ishii – Original Trailer – Original Teaser |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – O-card with digipack packaging |
24th July:
Magic Cop
驅魔警察
Directed by Stephen Tung Wai
Hong Kong – 1990
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK 88 Films Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio Original Cantonese Mono Mix – 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio Cantonese Home Video Mix – 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio English Surround Dub – 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio English Dub |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio commentary with Hong Kong Film Experts Frank Djeng and Marc Walkow – Taiwanese Cut with Alternate Score (SD) – Interview with Tung Wei (HD) – Image Gallery – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Double Walled Gloss Finish O-ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore (First Pressing Only – 3000 units) – First Print: Double-sided foldout poster (First Pressing Only – 3000 units) – Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore and original HK Poster Art |
Rich and Famous & Tragic Hero
江湖情 / 英雄好漢
Directed by Taylor Wong
Hong Kong – 1987
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Rich and Famous – Tragic Hero |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p presentations on Blu-ray from new restorations of the original film elements – Original Cantonese audio tracks – Newly translated English subtitles (optional) |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new audio commentaries on both films by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – Brand new video piece looking at the dubbing of Hong Kong films into English during the 80s, featuring an interview with Simon Broad who was the voice of Chow Yun Fat for the English language releases of many of his films – Interview with Manfred Wong (archival) – Interview with Michael Mak (archival) – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Limited Edition slipcase featuring artwork by Grégory Sacré (Gokaiju) [2000 copies] – First Print: A collectors booklet featuring new writing on both films by James Oliver [2000 copies] |
Ride On
龙马精神
Directed by Larry Yang
China – 2023
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1.85:1 High Definition presentation – Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 & 5.1 – English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – 3 x Making of Featurettes – Outtakes – Jackie Chan MV – 2 x Jackie Chan UK Shout outs – Trailer Gallery |
7th August:
Enter the Dragon (50th Anniversary Edition)
龍爭虎鬥
Directed by Robert Clouse
United States & Hong Kong – 1973
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| Original 1973 Theatrical Cut: – English 2.0, Castilian Spanish 1.0, Czech 5.1, German 1.0, Italian 1.0, Latin Spanish 2S, Parisian French 1.0 – English SDH, German SDH, Italian SDH, Castilian Spanish, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Latin Spanish, Norwegian, Parisian French, Swedish subtitles 1998 Special Edition Cut with additional footage and alternate audio: – English 2.0, Castilian Spanish 1.0, Czech 5.1, German 1.0, Italian 1.0, Latin Spanish 2S, Mandarin – PRC 2.0, Parisian French 1.0 – English SDH, German SDH, Italian SDH, Castilian Spanish, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Latin Spanish, Norwegian, Parisian French, Simplified Chinese, Swedish subtitles Blu-ray disc: – English 5.1, Castilian Spanish 1.0, French 1.0, German 1.0, Italian 1.0, Polish 1.0, Russian 5.1, Latin Spanish 2.0 – English SDH, German SDH, Italian SDH, Castilian Spanish, French, Greek, Korean, Latin Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Turkish subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Introduction by Linda Lee Caldwell – Commentary by Paul Heller – 3 Documentaries: Blood and Steel: The Making of Enter the Dragon, The Curse of the Dragon, and Bruce Lee: In His Own Words – No Way As Way – The Return to Han’s Island Wing Chun: The Art That Introduced Kung Fu to Bruce Lee – Linda Lee Caldwell Interview Gallery – Vintage Featurette: Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon – Backyard Workout with Bruce |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Slipcover |
21st August:
A Moment of Romance
天若有情
Directed by Benny Chan
Hong Kong – 1990
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Blu-ray | £16.99 | Amazon UK Radiance Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 4K restoration of the film from the original camera negative – Original uncompressed mono PCM audio – Newly translated English subtitles by Dylan Cheung |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Archival audio interview with Benny Chan who discusses his start in the industry, A Moment of Romance, and his collaborators on the film (2016, 21 mins) – In Love and Danger: HK Cinema Through A Moment of Romance – A new visual essay by critic and Asian cinema expert David Desser on the genre tropes in A Moment of Romance and their use in Hong Kong cinema (2023, 26 mins) – Audio commentary by Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng – Trailer |
| Limited Edition Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited edition booklet featuring new writing on the iconic cast and crew by critic Sean Gilman; and a profile of Benny Chan by Tony Williams, co-editor of Hong Kong Neo Noir – Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings – Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow |
The Skyhawk
黃飛鴻少林拳
Directed by Jeong Chang-Hwa
Hong Kong – 1974
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original Hong Kong theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration – Original Mandarin mono audio – Cantonese and English audio options – Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 Copies] – First Print: A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver [2000 Copies] – Reversible sleeve design |
28th August:
The Postman Strikes Back
巡城马
Directed by Ronny Yu
Hong Kong – 1982
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK 88 Films Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand New 2K Restoration in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation – Hong Kong Cut featuring Original Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles – Export Cut featuring English 5.1 DTS-HD MA and English Mono with Alternate Score |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng and Director Ronny Yu (HK Cut) – Supplementary Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng (HK Cut) – Audio Commentary with Stephan Hammond (Export Cut) – Archive Interview with Chow Yun-Fat – Two Archive interviews with Leung Kar-Yan – Archive Interview with with Ronny Yu – ‘That Phat Samurai Guy’ Interviews Ronny Yu – Original Hong Kong Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Double Walled Matt Finish O-Ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore – First Print: Double-sided foldout poster – Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore and original HK Poster Art |
Taxi Hunter
計程車屠夫
Directed by Herman Yau
Hong Kong – 1993
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK 88 Films Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Lossless 2.0 Cantonese Mono – Newly Translated English Subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Film Expert Frank Djeng – Hunting For Words – An Interview with Scriptwriter and Producer Tony Leung Hung-Wah – How to Murder Your Taxi Driver? – An Interview with Action Director James Ha – Falling Down in Hong Kong – An Interview with star Anthony Wong – Theatrical Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Double Walled Matt Finish O-Ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore – First Print: Double-sided foldout poster – Reversible cover with new artwork by Sean Longmore and original HK Poster Art |
11th September:
Enter the Dragon (50th Anniversary Edition)
龍爭虎鬥
Directed by Robert Clouse
United States & Hong Kong – 1973
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Collector’s Edition (Cine Edition) 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £44.99 | HMV (Exclusive) |
| Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £44.99 | HMV [sold out] |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| Original 1973 Theatrical Cut: – English 2.0, Castilian Spanish 1.0, Czech 5.1, German 1.0, Italian 1.0, Latin Spanish 2S, Parisian French 1.0 – English SDH, German SDH, Italian SDH, Castilian Spanish, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Latin Spanish, Norwegian, Parisian French, Swedish subtitles 1998 Special Edition Cut with additional footage and alternate audio: – English 2.0, Castilian Spanish 1.0, Czech 5.1, German 1.0, Italian 1.0, Latin Spanish 2S, Mandarin – PRC 2.0, Parisian French 1.0 – English SDH, German SDH, Italian SDH, Castilian Spanish, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Latin Spanish, Norwegian, Parisian French, Simplified Chinese, Swedish subtitles Blu-ray disc: – English 5.1, Castilian Spanish 1.0, French 1.0, German 1.0, Italian 1.0, Polish 1.0, Russian 5.1, Latin Spanish 2.0 – English SDH, German SDH, Italian SDH, Castilian Spanish, French, Greek, Korean, Latin Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Turkish subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Introduction by Linda Lee Caldwell – Commentary by Paul Heller – 3 Documentaries: Blood and Steel: The Making of Enter the Dragon, The Curse of the Dragon, and Bruce Lee: In His Own Words – No Way As Way – The Return to Han’s Island Wing Chun: The Art That Introduced Kung Fu to Bruce Lee – Linda Lee Caldwell Interview Gallery – Vintage Featurette: Location: Hong Kong with Enter the Dragon – Backyard Workout with Bruce |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Rigid Slipcase – Steelbook – A3 Theatrical Poster Reproductions, Double-Sided – Lenticular – 3x Archival Art Cards, Double-Sided – 3x Production Notes, Double-Sided – 3x BTS Cards, Double-Sided |
Fight Back to School Trilogy
逃學威龍 / 逃學威龍2 / 逃學威龍3之龍過雞年
Directed by Gordon Chan & Wong Jing
Hong Kong – 1991-1993
| Collection Includes: |
|---|
| – Fight Back to School – Fight Back to School II – Fight Back to School III |
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Collector’s Edition Blu-ray | £49.99 | 88 Films Amazon UK Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – Cantonese DTS-HD MA 5.1 – Lossless 2.0 Cantonese Mono – Newly Translated English Subtitles and SDH |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| Fight Back to School: – Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Film Experts Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto – Truant Hero – An Interview with Director Gordon Chan – ”Man’s Talk” Interviews Gordon Chan – Original Theatrical Trailer Fight Back to School II: – Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Film Experts Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto – Return of the Truant Hero – An Interview with Gordon Chan – Second Chance to Graduate – An Interview with Scriptwriter Yuen Kai-ch – Mr Mumble Meets the King of Comedy – An Interview with Comedian Michael Chow – Theatrical Trailer Fight Back to School III: – Audio Commentary by Hong Kong Film Experts Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto – The Artist and the Businessman – An Interview with Actor Anthony Wong – Philip Chan – A Life in Movies – Chinese New Year Teaser Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Rigid Box with three Amaray cases |
Return to Seoul
Retour à Séoul
Directed by Davy Chou
France & South Korea – 2022
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – French/Korean audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| TBC Extras |
18th September:
Ringu
リング
Directed by Hideo Nakata
Japan – 1998
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray | £29.99 | Shop Exclusive Artwork Variant: Arrow Video Regular Artwork Variant: Amazon UK Arrow Video HMV Zavvi |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – Brand new, exclusive 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films – 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) – Lossless Japanese DTS-HD master audio 5.1 and PCM 2.0 soundtracks – Optional English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – The Ringu Legacy – a series of interviews from critics and filmmakers on their memories of the Ringu series and its enduring legacy – A Vicious Circle – a video interview with author and critic Kat Ellinger on the career of Hideo Nakata – Circumnavigating Ringu – a video essay by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on the evolution of the Ringu series – Spooks, Sighs and Videotape – a video essay by critic Jasper Sharp on the J-horror phenomenon – Sadako’s video – Theatrical trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited edition packaging featuring two artwork options – Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two artwork options – Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Violet Lucca and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas |
She Shoots Straight
皇家女將
Directed by Corey Yuen
Hong Kong – 1990
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK Eureka Ent. Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray of the original Hong Kong theatrical cut from a brand new 2K restoration – Original Cantonese mono audio – Optional English dubbed audio – Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) – Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema – English opening and closing credits – Trailers |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 copies] – First Print: A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver [2000 copies] – Reversible sleeve design |
Twin Dragons
双龙会
Directed by Ringo Lam & Tsui Hark
Hong Kong – 1992
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Collector’s Edition Blu-ray | £34.99 | Amazon UK 88 Films Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio – Original Hong Kong Theatrical Cut (104 mins approx) – Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles – Alternate Cantonese Mono Mix with English Subtitles – Cantonese Stereo – Home Video Mix with English Subtitles – English Dub Mono – Newly Translated English Subtitles – Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Dimension Films Version (5.1 English) (Optional SDH) (89 Mins) |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary with Hong Kong Cinema Experts Frank Djeng and F.J. DeSanto – Interview with Actors Tung Wei and James Ha – Japanese Version Exclusive Scene – Taiwanese Deleted Scenes – Archive EPK Q&A – Archive Jackie Chan Interview – Archive Behind the Scenes Footage – Hong Kong Trailer – International Trailer – Japanese Trailer – Japanese TV Spot |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – Limited Edition Rigid Slipcase with New Artwork by Sean Longmore – Double-sided foldout poster with New Artwork and Original Poster Art – 80 Page Perfect Bound Book with new writing on the film by Paul Bramhall and Thorsten Boose – 4x Artcards |
25th September:
The Guard from Underground
地獄の警備員
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Japan – 1992
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Director’s Company Edition Blu-ray | £29.99 | Amazon UK Arrow Video Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – New digital remaster from the original negatives – Japanese audio with English subtitles |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – New Audio Commentary by Tom Mes – Interview with Producer Takashi Ikoma – Kiyoshi Kurosawa talk show at the premiere of the new master – Trailer |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – ‘Director’s Company’ special edition featuring insert by Jasper Sharp – limited to 2000 copies – Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju |
Hard Boiled II: The Last Blood
驚天十二小時
Directed by Wong Jing
Hong Kong – 1991
| Format: | Price (SRP): | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| First Print Edition Blu-ray | £24.99 | Amazon UK 88 Films Terracotta |
| Audio/Presentation: |
|---|
| – High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio – 2.0 Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles and Optional SDH – 2.0 English Mono |
| On-Disc Extras: |
|---|
| – Audio Commentary with Hong Kong Film Expert Frank Djeng – English Trailer – Hong Kong Trailer – Stills Gallery |
| Physical Extras: |
|---|
| – First Print: Double Walled Matt Finish O-Ring featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore – First Print: Double-sided foldout poster – Reversible cover with new design by Sean Longmore and original Hong Kong Art |
For the complete list of unreleased Asian Cinema releases from each distributor, you can view them here!
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